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State Final Teams: Batavia | Chicago (Mt. Carmel)

Batavia (10-3)


School Information

Name: Batavia High School
City: Batavia
County: Kane
Classification Enrollment: 1939
Nickname: Bulldogs
Colors: Crimson/Gold
Conference: DuKane Conference
Superintendent: Lisa Hichens
Principal: Joanne Smith
Athletic Director: Dave Andrews
Head Coach: Dennis Piron
Assistant Coaches: Matt Holm, Sean Anderson, Billy Colamatteo, Dan Cadena, Alvin Cole, Jason Toth, Adam Kolowski, Mike Theriault, Courtney Ford, P.J. White, Derrick Whitwell, Kyle Plate, Kevin Jensen, Alex Beckmann, Luke Beckmann
Athletic Trainer: Zac Roberts, Jake Reist
Captains: Ryan Whitwell, Drew Gerke, Tyler Jansey, Jack Sadowsky, Ryan Boe, Jimmy Zitkus
Managers: Pat Glatt, Trent Thiem, Darion Cole, Gio Colamatteo

Roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr.
1 Kyle Porter DB 6-4 185 Jr.
2 Ben Fiegel LB 6-3 210 Jr.
3 Ryan Whitwell RB-DB 6-0 205 Sr.
4 Charlie Whelpley RB 6-2 210 Jr.
5 J.P. Chaney RB-DL 6-1 230 Sr.
6 Jack Sadowsky LB 6-2 230 Sr.
7 Tyler Jansey RB-LB 6-1 225 Sr.
8 Patrick McNamara WR 6-1 180 Jr.
9 Josh Kahley WR-DB 6-2 170 So.
9 Brandon Redmond DB 6-0 160 Jr.
10 Colin Law TE 6-1 205 Sr.
11 Drew Gerke WR 6-0 170 Sr.
12 Luke Alwin WR 6-0 160 Jr.
13 Kyle Ambrose WR 6-5 200 Sr.
14 Eli Schieber LB 6-1 200 Sr.
15 John Kohlmeir RB 5-11 155 Jr.
16 Sawyer Conroy WR-LB 6-2 150 So.
16 Wyatt Wies WR 5-10 150 Jr.
17 Harrison Lemme RB 5-7 145 Jr.
18 C.J. Valente TE 6-5 195 Jr.
19 Zach Granberg RB 5-8 150 Jr.
20 Brody Osborne LB 6-0 195 Sr.
21 Ryan Boe QB 6-3 190 Jr.
22 Brady Ninowksi TE 6-5 210 Sr.
23 Drake Ostrander DB 6-0 180 Sr.
24 Bryce Burgoni DB 5-10 150 Jr.
25 Grant Wardynski DB 5-10 175 Sr.
26 Jack Klein DB 6-0 145 Jr.
27 Mason Kuhn DB 5-9 140 Jr.
28 Nathan Whitwell RB 5-9 165 So.
29 Lucas Stevenson QB 6-4 170 So.
30 Everett Williams LB 5-10 175 Sr.
31 Calahan Rojas DB 6-0 170 Jr.
32 Emmanuel Padilla LB 5-8 180 Jr.
33 Jacob Jansey DB 6-1 185 So.
34 Ben Brown RB-LB 6-1 195 Jr.
35 Benjamin Hansen WR 5-11 155 Jr.
36 Thomas Poll DB 6-1 180 Jr.
37 Jonathan Gamlin RB 5-9 165 Jr.
38 Jarrett Schoester DB 6-1 145 Sr.
39 Gabe Benkers RB-DL 5-11 170 Sr.
40 Mike Erickson WR 6-0 155 Jr.
41 Brandon Berggren WR 6-3 175 Jr.
42 Miles Knoth WR 5-9 155 Jr.
42 Gavin Rosengren TE-DB 6-1 160 So.
43 Drew DiBiase LB 5-9 155 So.
43 Adam Patrick LB 5-10 175 Jr.
44 Jack Duraski WR-DB 5-9 135 So.
45 Chase Osborne RB 5-9 155 So.
46 Connor McElligott DB 6-0 155 Jr.
47 Tyler Baxter RB 5-11 175 So.
47 Ryan Woods LB 5-11 170 Jr.
48 Jake Feller LB 5-9 160 So.
49 Marcos Beltran DL 6-0 155 Jr.
50 Jonathan Brown OL 6-4 245 Jr.
51 Michael Serpico OL-DL 5-6 160 So.
52 Jack David OL 6-1 220 Jr.
53 Jackson Gehrt OL-DL 6-3 200 Fr.
53 Nathan Schaum OL 6-1 200 Fr.
54 Kameron McLeod LB 6-0 175 Jr.
55 Jimmy Zitkus OL 6-1 275 Sr.
56 Parker Haslett DL 6-2 175 Jr.
57 Jackson Ketelsen OL 5-11 220 Jr.
58 Charles Conklin DT 5-8 190 So.
59 Simi Afolarin OL 6-1 260 Sr.
60 Mike Rabehl OL 5-9 205 Jr.
61 Jordan Buckley DL 6-4 240 Jr.
62 Gavin Pecor OL-DL 6-2 230 Fr.
63 Kyle Peyton OL-DL 6-1 235 So.
65 Jackson Nekolny OL 6-2 245 Jr.
66 Jack Canniff DL 6-3 260 Sr.
67 Alex Verbeke OL-DL 5-9 195 So.
68 Nick Ruiz OL 6-4 275 Jr.
69 Bradyn Martinson OL-DL 6-0 210 So.
70 Mason Popp OL-DL 6-1 195 So.
71 Dylin Egan OL 5-11 265 Sr.
72 Benjamin Grimes OL 6-2 260 Jr.
73 Nate Morman OL 6-2 200 So.
74 Frankie Porcaro OL 6-3 240 Jr.
75 Ryan Myers OL-DL 6-4 245 Fr.
76 Brendan Conklin OL 6-1 250 Jr.
77 Jacob Anaya OL-DL 6-1 235 Jr.
78 Nicholas Mabbs OL-DB 6-3 230 So.
79 Xavier Blanquel OL-DL 6-3 220 So.
80 Darren Barnes WR-DB 5-11 140 So.
80 Diego Sanchez WR-RB 5-8 155 Jr.
81 Joey Barbush WR 5-10 175 Sr.
82 RJ Bohr RB-LB 5-10 175 So.
83 Darian Susic QB 6-1 150 So.
84 Alec Crum WR 6-3 175 Sr.
85 Hunter Masen TE 6-1 190 So.
86 Noah Gifford WR 5-8 155 Jr.
87 Jesse Balogh WR 6-5 190 Sr.
88 Matthew Berry WR 6-0 155 Jr.
89 Mitchell Minnec DL 5-10 155 Jr.
90 Tucker Oaks WR-DB 5-11 150 So.
91 Mitch Grometer WR-DB 5-9 140 So.
92 Quinn Ahrens DL 6-4 235 Sr.
93 Kyle Kristensen TE-OL 6-4 230 Sr.
94 Cole Howland WR-DB 6-0 135 So.
95 Brett Berggren WR-DB 5-11 145 Fr.
96 Bodi Anderson QB-DB 5-11 170 Fr.
97 Cody Heeringa DL 6-3 200 Jr.
98 Jake Mysliwiec WR-DB 5-11 145 So.
99 Owen Coonrod LB 5-7 145 So.
99 Tyler Lacasse RB 5-9 190 So.

Specialists

Kickoff Specialist: Alec Crum
Kickoff Returners: Drew Gerke, Ryan Whitwell
Punter: Charlie Whelpley
Punt Returners: Luke Alwin, Drew Gerke
Placekicker: Alec Crum
Placekick Holder: Luke Alwin

Starters

Offense
Position No. Name Height Weight Year
C 52 Jack David 6-1 220 Jr.
OG 55 Jimmy Zitkus 6-1 275 Sr.
OG 74 Frankie Porcaro 6-3 240 Jr.
OT 68 Nick Ruiz 6-4 275 Jr.
OT 50 Jonathan Brown 6-4 245 Jr.
QB 21 Ryan Boe 6-3 190 Jr.
RB 3 Ryan Whitwell 6-0 205 Sr.
RB 4 Charlie Whelpley 6-2 210 Jr.
TE 93 Kyle Kristensen 6-4 230 Sr.
WR 11 Drew Gerke 6-0 170 Sr.
WR 12 Luke Alwin 6-0 160 Jr.
Offense Averages
Backs: 6-2, 202
Line: 6-3, 251
Receivers: 6-1, 187
Defense
Position No. Name Height Weight Year
C 11 Drew Gerke 6-0 170 Sr.
C 81 Joey Barbush 5-10 175 Sr.
DE 92 Quinn Ahrens 6-4 235 Sr.
DE 5 J.P. Chaney 6-1 230 Sr.
LB 6 Jack Sadowsky 6-2 230 Sr.
LB 7 Tyler Jansey 6-1 225 Sr.
LB 2 Ben Fiegel 6-3 210 Jr.
LB 20 Brody Osborne 6-0 195 Sr.
NT 61 Jordan Buckley 6-4 240 Jr.
S 23 Drake Ostrander 6-0 180 Sr.
S 3 Ryan Whitwell 6-0 205 Sr.
Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 6-0, 192
Line: 6-1, 210
Linebackers: 6-2, 215

Statistics 

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Scores
Date Opponent W/L Own Opp
8/27 Chicago (Phillips) W 43 6
9/2 Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East) L 16 31
9/9 Wheaton (North) L 24 27
9/16 Roselle (Lake Park) W 42 0
9/23 Carol Stream (Glenbard North) W 35 6
9/30 Wheaton (Warrenville South) W 35 0
10/7 Geneva W 33 7
10/14 St. Charles (East) W 41 14
10/21 St. Charles (North) L 31 32
10/28 Rockford (Guilford) W 42 0
IHSA Playoffs
11/5 Arlington Heights (Hersey) W 19 13
11/12 Yorkville (H.S.) W 17 6
11/19 Lake Zurich W 24 7
11/26 Chicago (Mt. Carmel)      

Head Coach Dennis Piron
Year W-L
Batavia
2011 12-1
2012 9-1
2013 13-1 (1st)
2014 8-2
2015 10-2
2016 8-3
2017 13-1 (1st)
2018 12-1
2019 9-3
2020 4-2
2021 10-1
2022 10-3
12 yrs. 118-21

Tournament History 

1991-4A    12   30  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  Mike Gaspari
       L   12   30  Midlothian (Bremen)
1993-4A    20   23  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  Mike Gaspari
       L   20   23  Riverside (R.-Brookfield)
1997-4A    14   21  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  Mike Gaspari
       L   14   21  Morris
1998-5A    14   49  1-1 (9-2)      DNP  Mike Gaspari
       W   19   14  Rockford (Boylan Catholic)
       L   14   49  McHenry
2000-5A    14   21  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  Mike Gaspari
       L   14   21  Rockford (Boylan Catholic)
2001-6A    15   34  0-1 (5-5)      DNP  Mike Gaspari
       L   15   34  Rock Island (H.S.)
2003-7A    28   42  0-1 (6-4)      DNP  Mike Gaspari
       L   28   42  Chicago (Morgan Park)
2004-6A    24   27  1-1 (7-4)      DNP  Mike Gaspari
       W   26   14  Lisle (Benet Academy)
       L   24   27  Freeport (H.S.)
2005-6A    19   35  1-1 (9-2)      DNP  Mike Gaspari
       W   15   13  New Lenox (Providence Catholic)
       L   19   35  Joliet (Catholic Academy)
2006-6A    20   30  4-1 (12-2)     2nd  Mike Gaspari
       W   35   12  Crystal Lake (Central)
       W   40   37  Arlington Heights (St. Viator)
       W   15   14  Cary (C.-Grove)
       W   28    0  Geneva
       L   20   30  Normal (Community)
2007-7A    21   27  0-1 (5-5)      DNP  Mike Gaspari
       L   21   27  East St. Louis (Sr.)
2008-6A    63   70  0-1 (6-4)      DNP  Mike Gaspari
       L   63   70  Huntley
2010-6A    14   23  0-1 (5-5)      DNP  Mike Gaspari
       L   14   23  Lemont (H.S.)
2011-6A    22   33  3-1 (12-1)     DNP  Dennis Piron
       W   35   28  Niles (Notre Dame)
       W   31   17  Lake Forest (H.S.)
       W   42    0  Lake Villa (Lakes)
       L   22   33  Crystal Lake (Prairie Ridge)
2012-7A    26   38  0-1 (9-1)      DNP  Dennis Piron
       L   26   38  Downers Grove (North)
2013-6A    34   14  5-0 (13-1)     1st  Dennis Piron
       W   48    6  DeKalb
       W   48   13  Rolling Meadows
       W   19   14  Lake Forest (H.S.)
       W   38    6  Rockford (Boylan Catholic)
       W   34   14  Oak Lawn (Richards)
2014-7A    16   21  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Dennis Piron
       L   16   21  Chicago (Mt. Carmel)
2015-7A    21   42  2-1 (10-2)     DNP  Dennis Piron
       W   56    7  Pekin
       W   35   14  Chicago (Simeon)
       L   21   42  Cary (C.-Grove)
2016-7A    14   28  1-1 (8-3)      DNP  Dennis Piron
       W   42   12  McHenry
       L   14   28  Algonquin (Jacobs)
2017-7A    21   14  5-0 (13-1)     1st  Dennis Piron
       W   21    7  Carol Stream (Glenbard North)
       W   20   17  Wheaton (North)
       W   20   10  New Lenox (Lincoln-Way West)
       W   23   13  Lisle (Benet Academy)
       W   21   14  Lake Zurich
2018-7A    28   47  3-1 (12-1)     DNP  Dennis Piron
       W   49    0  Granite City
       W   59   32  Moline (H.S.)
       W   34   27  Villa Park (Willowbrook)
       L   28   47  LaGrange Park (Nazareth Academy)
2019-7A    24   38  2-1 (9-3)      DNP  Dennis Piron
       W   49    8  South Holland (Thornwood)
       W   48    0  Rockton (Hononegah)
       L   24   38  LaGrange Park (Nazareth Academy)
2021-7A    14   16  1-1 (10-1)     DNP  Dennis Piron
       W   37    0  Lake Zurich
       L   14   16  Chicago (Mt. Carmel)